Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On Monday 11 November 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, as guests of the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Chair, attended the National Remembrance Day Commemoration.

Then, the Governor-General announced that His Majesty The King has approved the awarding of the Victoria Cross for Australia to the late Private Richard Norden at a media event with the Prime Minister, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Chief of the Defence Force, Chair of the Australian War Memorial Council and the Director of the Australian War Memorial. 

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received Ms Christine Simpson-Stokes AM.

Then, the Governor-General received Mr Matt Skelley, Australian High Commissioner to Malta.

In the evening, the Governor-General, as guest of Ms Jane Madden, President, attended the National Foundation for Australian Women Annual Dinner.

Then, the Governor-General, as guest of the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Chair, attended the Australian War Memorial Council National Remembrance Day Dinner.